A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3543714 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3545605 epoch_slot_no: 3205 block_no: 3543548 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5702 time: 2019-12-23 15:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc5e24754ef0dfb97b0b10826d9a0df5ba11d401c7d26e759d64e1638488e5e6Block Operator
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